Nico released the Staff with one hand so she could collect the nanochain and implants out of the air before the spell ended and gravity took control of them again. Her hair, which had also begin to rise and writhe about her head, settled back down into it usual place.

She looked down at the instruments of control in her hand, giving him a moment to collect himself. Maybe she should have reached out, but she wouldn't know where to start. She was practically a stranger.

It was kind of amazing how bad something so small could be.

"You okay?"